Postcode CB5 8SD is located in an urban city, within the Abbey ward of Cambridge in the East of England region, and forms part of the East Barnwell & Abbey area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 106.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in East Barnwell & Abbey is £50,400 per year. The nearest station is Cambridge North located about 1.1 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest small park is Thorpe Way Recreation Ground.
East Barnwell & Abbey has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,227 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 40% most deprived areas in England.
East Barnwell & Abbey has a high crime rate, with approximately 106.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 17.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in East Barnwell & Abbey is £50,400 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 239 ft away from CB5 8SD.
East Barnwell & Abbey near CB5 8SD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Cambridge North located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Thorpe Way Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Thorpe Way Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Dudley Road recreation ground | Small | Walking directions to Dudley Road recreation ground |
| 0.4 mi | The Titch | Small | Walking directions to The Titch |
Based on 89 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 up to £990,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £645,000 |
| Flats | 28 | £290,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £490,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £531,750 |
10 year median price trend in Abbey
In the CB5 8SD postcode area, located within East Barnwell & Abbey, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CB5 8SD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 1 Barnwell Road, Cambridge, CB5 8RG | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 43-47 Ditton Lane, Cambridge, CB5 8SR | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Caxton End, South Cambridgeshire, CB5 8BG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | M&S Simply Food | Newmarket Road, South Cambridgeshire, CB5 8AA | Walking directions to M&S Simply Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.